Nanyang Alumni Awards 2021
The Awards ceremony was held on 23 October after a year-long delay due to the pandemic.
First launched in 2005, the Nanyang Alumni Awards
recognise exemplary achievements of alumni in their respective fields, or who have made significant contributions toward the betterment of the University, community or society.
Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award 2021
Dr Muhammad Tito Karnavian | Keeper of the peaceDr Muhammad Tito Karnavian’s (RSIS/2013) entire career has been dedicated to the security of his countrymen, from protecting neighbourhoods against crime to safeguarding Indonesia against terrorist attacks. |
Nice guys finish firstThe founder of a thriving accounting firm in Singapore, Henry Tan (NBS/1988) believes authenticity is key to success. | Henry Tan |
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award 2021
Prof Miao Chunyan | Ageing well with AIThe challenges we will face as an ageing population are very real, but so is the hope that artificial intelligence will bring. |
Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award 2021
Narayanan S/O Velayutham | A man of many wordsEmbracing diversity and racial harmony begins with one’s own culture, according to Singapore’s leading young Tamil interpreter. |
Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award 2020
Prof Tan Siah Kwee | Master strokeAlumnus Prof Tan Siah Kwee (Arts/1972) has spent nearly five decades reviving the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy in Singapore and his efforts have paid off. |
Woman of the worldBeing open to new and unfamiliar experiences gave this financial chief and NBS alumna, Ms Jill Lee (NBS/1998), all the tools she needed for effective leadership. | Jill Lee |
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award 2020
Frank Phuan | Saving the world one solar panel at a timeMSE alumnus Frank Phuan ventured into solar energy at a time when sustainability was hardly spoken of. Today, he is the founder and CEO of one of the biggest solar energy companies in Singapore. |
Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award 2020
Jemimah Wei | A new narrativeFor Jemimah Wei (SOH/2015 & 2018), telling stories is as natural – and essential – as breathing. |